reliances

Noun

reliance (countable and uncountable, plural reliances)

1. The act of relying (on or in someone or something); trust.
   • Your reliance on his expertise may be misplaced.
2. The condition of being reliant or dependent.
   • The industry is working to phase out its reliance on fossil fuels.
3. (dated) Anything on which to rely; ground of trust.
   • The boat was a poor reliance.
4. A person or thing which relies on another.